You always know when Horst is reviewing an Octomore, because the nosing is 7-8 minutes into the video. He futilely attempts to defer the inevitable nosing, and then tasting of this campfire in a bottle, taking extra time to read the label, and tell stories of Jim McEwan. Great review as always!
I recently found this exact bottle at my local chain liquor store for $175 USD. Horst, you are the exact opposite of me. I do not like unpeated or non sherried Scotch whiskey. When it comes to peatsmoke, there is no such thing as too much, and I ALWAYS try my whiskey neat, regardless of ABV. I had a dram of Octomore 06.3 with a PPM of 257, and it was GLORIOUS! From there on, I decided to pursue the Octomore series.
When you took your first taste, I knew that you hadn't diluted and the reaction you gave was priceless. :D I laughed so hard at this video because I agree, extreme smoke isn't something I'm interested in. I love Springbank and Highland Park levels of peat right now but I'm still exploring single malts and have a little fear of the heavier islay whiskys like Ardbeg, Lagavulin and what not at the price points they sit at.
Ha ha - loved the review! I tasted it for the first time last weekend at a whisky bar in Melbourne. The barman said it was like "licking an ashtray before french-kissing a homeless man" - having done neither I couldn't comment of course :) I for one, LOVE this whisky. I picked up a bottle today for AUD$160 and reckon I'll get a few more soon :)
Just a quick notice, the 5.1 held the record with 169ppm until the 6.3 crushed it some weeks ago. The 6.1 + 6.2 came up (a wee bit) short in this regard for the first time in Octomore history.
It really does attack your tongue if you don't dilute it. I can imagine that if you don't like smoky/peat this one is too far fetched; I myself do like it tho, but time should be taken to drink it.
I have enjoyed your other reviews but really, if you don't like heavy peat monsters why are you reviewing this? At 57% abv one should definetely dilute this with water. It has nothing to do with the peat. This whisky is cask strength!!!I did not find the peat overpowering at all. I found the peat smoke delicious and hoestly expected it to have a far more powerful punch than it did. I think that you need to first compare this with an Old Ballantruan 10 YO which is 50 PPM. The barley of this Speyside Tomintoul uses mainland peat so you don't get that coastal elements. Next you should try a Kilchoman 100% Islay, also 5 years old which uses the same type of peat as Bruichladdich but the barley is peated at only between 30 and 50 PPM. Then you go on to the Octomore 6.1 Honestly, when I tasted this for the first time I was expecting peat peat peat and nothing but peat but to my surprise found this whisky really sweet and fruity. The peat gives it a lovely salty barley roasted taste but then all the sweet tropical fruits, honey and spices come through. There is also a lovely oily mouth fill to this like sweet oat cakes with ginger and dried fruits? It isn't particulary complex but certainly a delight on the senses. You can still get a bottle in London for around £100. Is it worth it? If you enjoy Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Caol Ila and Kilchoman and want to continue the discovery then yes, it is.
You always know when Horst is reviewing an Octomore, because the nosing is 7-8 minutes into the video. He futilely attempts to defer the inevitable nosing, and then tasting of this campfire in a bottle, taking extra time to read the label, and tell stories of Jim McEwan.
Great review as always!
this was a great review, you're the most sophisticated, intelligent and naturally funny whisky reviewer on the tube!
your reaction to the smell is the funniest thing ive watched on the internet!!
Haha that nosing was epic
He's a naughty man.
omg i love this review i laughed so hard. thanks buddy!
You are welcome
I want to try Octomore!!!
I recently found this exact bottle at my local chain liquor store for $175 USD. Horst, you are the exact opposite of me. I do not like unpeated or non sherried Scotch whiskey. When it comes to peatsmoke, there is no such thing as too much, and I ALWAYS try my whiskey neat, regardless of ABV. I had a dram of Octomore 06.3 with a PPM of 257, and it was GLORIOUS! From there on, I decided to pursue the Octomore series.
I love when you talk Gaelic 🏴🙂
The whole video is just funny watching your facial expression. Thanks for the video
I just got this one at auction. Expecting delivery in the next couple of days.
When you took your first taste, I knew that you hadn't diluted and the reaction you gave was priceless. :D I laughed so hard at this video because I agree, extreme smoke isn't something I'm interested in. I love Springbank and Highland Park levels of peat right now but I'm still exploring single malts and have a little fear of the heavier islay whiskys like Ardbeg, Lagavulin and what not at the price points they sit at.
Have fun exploring. It's a wonderful world of aromas.
Ha ha - loved the review!
I tasted it for the first time last weekend at a whisky bar in Melbourne. The barman said it was like "licking an ashtray before french-kissing a homeless man" - having done neither I couldn't comment of course :)
I for one, LOVE this whisky. I picked up a bottle today for AUD$160 and reckon I'll get a few more soon :)
:-) nice comment
have fun with it.
I couldn't stop laughing so hard after hearing you go "ohhh" and "holy sh*t" upon your first whiff.
I love your facial expression on the first nosing!
Whispers holy sh$t 7:48 hilarious!
Really enjoying your videos, keep it up!
Just a quick notice, the 5.1 held the record with 169ppm until the 6.3 crushed it some weeks ago. The 6.1 + 6.2 came up (a wee bit) short in this regard for the first time in Octomore history.
I just acquired the 6.3 and I will taste it here over the next month.
I was unsure... until the "rotten algae" hit a home run for me....
"Holy Shit" 🤣🤣🤣
It really does attack your tongue if you don't dilute it. I can imagine that if you don't like smoky/peat this one is too far fetched; I myself do like it tho, but time should be taken to drink it.
This made me laugh. 🥃🔥
Just found a bottle of the 6.1 today at my local shop for $190
HILARIOUS REACTION!
These Octomore reviews are the best! 😅😂
Whoelse justhad to watch the nosing again and again before moving on? 😅
Hahaha!!! Makes me wanna run out and buy an Octomore.
the best review by Horst! hahaha.....laughed so loud.... best ever
holy shit jaaaa, hahahaha
Thanks! This will be a great April Fools Scotch.
That’s funny
Rotten algie
I have enjoyed your other reviews but really, if you don't like heavy peat monsters why are you reviewing this? At 57% abv one should definetely dilute this with water. It has nothing to do with the peat. This whisky is cask strength!!!I did not find the peat overpowering at all. I found the peat smoke delicious and hoestly expected it to have a far more powerful punch than it did.
I think that you need to first compare this with an Old Ballantruan 10 YO which is 50 PPM. The barley of this Speyside Tomintoul uses mainland peat so you don't get that coastal elements.
Next you should try a Kilchoman 100% Islay, also 5 years old which uses the same type of peat as Bruichladdich but the barley is peated at only between 30 and 50 PPM. Then you go on to the Octomore 6.1
Honestly, when I tasted this for the first time I was expecting peat peat peat and nothing but peat but to my surprise found this whisky really sweet and fruity. The peat gives it a lovely salty barley roasted taste but then all the sweet tropical fruits, honey and spices come through. There is also a lovely oily mouth fill to this like sweet oat cakes with ginger and dried fruits?
It isn't particulary complex but certainly a delight on the senses. You can still get a bottle in London for around £100. Is it worth it? If you enjoy Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Caol Ila and Kilchoman and want to continue the discovery then yes, it is.
Because to start a review you don't dilute, you donkey! With any whisky, you must first taste it as it comes.
I think you mean you will be unlucky if you find this bottle.